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Questions about the state of the economy intensified this week as the U.S. stock market fell on Monday yet again.

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China's newest AI model Manus is dividing opinion over DeepSeek comparisons. Here's what to know.
China's Manus claims to be the first fully autonomous AI agent. Some researchers are calling it a leap in AI capabilities — others aren't convinced.
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Temasek takes bite of India's Haldiram's for $1 billion, sources say
NEW DELHI (Reuters) -Singapore's state investment company Temasek has signed a deal to pick up close to a 10% stake in the snacks business of India's Haldiram's at a cost of about $1 billion, two people with direct knowledge of the matter said on Wednesday. The deal was signed after months of negotiation and Temasek considers Haldiram's a "prized asset" that will help expand its focus on India's consumer sector, said one of the sources, who declined to be named as the decision is private. Tema
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Multi-cornered fights expected in GE2025 as opposition responds to EBRC; Josephine Teo warns cannabis use among Singapore youths rising: Singapore live news
Opposition parties gear up for GE2025 in response to the EBRC’s boundary changes while Singapore's tough stance on cannabis faces growing challenges. Plus some of the biggest and fascinating news in Singapore and beyond.
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'Ball Now In Russia's Court': Ukraine Accepts America's 30-Day Ceasefire Proposal
The US also promised to immediately reinstate military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine.
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Former Philippine President Duterte forced onto plane to The Hague after ICC arrest, his daughter says
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been put on a plane to The Hague following his arrest on an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant, his daughter and local outlet The Philippine Star have reported.
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YAHOO POLL: Are you open to embracing more diversity in Singapore's public spaces?
Are you okay with the growing diversity in public spaces in Singapore? Yahoo Singapore's poll gives you a chance to weigh in on a hot topic or relevant issue. Let your voice be heard and see how others feel!
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Singapore election nears with key boundaries report issued
Singapore released a report setting out its electoral boundaries, a key move signalling that the city-state’s next vote will be called soon.
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Trump vows to label Tesla vandals as ‘domestic terrorists’ during White House promo event
The president appeared outside the White House on Tuesday alongside Elon Musk, hailing Tesla as ‘a great American company’
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Singapore warns of tariff cascade as worried Asia watches Trump
Singapore’s top trade official warned that a barrage of actions from the US and other countries risks undermining global economic growth, in some of the strongest public comments underscoring concerns in the trade-reliant nation.
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Electoral boundaries revamped for GE2025; Parliament passes record $143 billion budget to tackle economic challenges: Singapore live news
Major changes to Singapore's electoral map have been unveiled for GE2025 while Parliament has passed a record $143.1 billion budget for 2025. Plus some of the biggest and fascinating news in Singapore and beyond.
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Singapore Exchange to list open-ended Bitcoin futures contracts
Singapore Exchange plans to list Bitcoin perpetual futures as traditional exchanges push deeper into crypto derivative markets.
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Elon Musk’s X hit by waves of outages in what he claims is ‘a massive cyberattack’
Elon Musk’s X has been hit by three waves of outages since this morning, which the billionaire said was due to a cyberattack.
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US stock market loses $4 trillion in value as Trump plows ahead on tariffs
NEW YORK (Reuters) -President Donald Trump’s tariffs have spooked investors, with fears of an economic downturn driving a stock market sell-off that has wiped out $4 trillion from the S&P 500’s peak last month, when Wall Street was cheering much of Trump's agenda. A barrage of new Trump policies has increased uncertainty for businesses, consumers and investors, notably back-and-forth tariff moves against major trading partners like Canada, Mexico and China. "We've seen clearly a big sentiment
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Manchester United would be ‘bust at Christmas’ without cost-cutting measures, Jim Ratcliffe says
The Manchester United owner detailed the club’s dire financial straits and threw his weight behind new manager Ruben Amorim in a lengthy interview
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Pope Francis no longer faces immediate danger, responding to treatment, Vatican says
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -Pope Francis is no longer in immediate danger of death and is responding well to treatment in hospital, the Vatican said on Monday, in a sign of progress as the 88-year-old pontiff battles double pneumonia. Francis has been in Rome's Gemelli hospital for more than three weeks.
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A mask, a cane and a frantic dog: Inside the final hours of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa
The mysterious death of actor Gene Hackman and his wife rattled and baffled the Santa Fe community. New details emerge about the couple's final hours.
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Defiant Ukrainians blame Trump betrayal over aid and intelligence for latest battlefield horrors
ON THE GROUND: As the globe reels from the political events of the last week, Ukrainians blame Donald Trump for backing Vladimir Putin in what they see as another attempt by Russia to wipe them out completely. World affairs editor Sam Kiley reports from Kyiv
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BusinessBloomberg
Singapore, HK face growth risks over US tariff war with China
Economists lowered the growth outlook for Singapore and Hong Kong in the second half of this year on increased uncertainties from US President Donald Trump imposing higher tariffs on China’s exports, according to the median of a Bloomberg survey.
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Want to avoid colon cancer? 5 things you should never do, according to a stage 4 colorectal cancer survivor
Barry Stein ignored symptoms that started appearing in 1995. Now he's committed to helping people recognize the signs of colorectal cancer.
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PM Justin Trudeau’s hilarious House of Commons exit caught in viral photo: ‘What a goofy legend’
A Reuters photographer clicked a picture of Trudeau carrying a House of Commons chair in Parliament Hill as he starts the process of power transition to new Liberal leader and PM-designate Mark Carney.
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Video'Where Did He Go?': Moment Man Vanishes in Sea Foam
High winds brought by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred created a beach full of foam in Queensland on Sunday, March 9, which swallowed up one man who decided to dive in head first.This video, filmed by Jordan Anderson, shows his friend Thomas Oliver being battered by the extreme windy conditions while standing on the precipice of a field of foam at Mermaid Beach.“Oh where’d he go?” someone is heard shouting after Oliver jumps into the sea foam.Oliver told Storyful the beach was covered in thick piles o

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Video'I'll Destroy This S***': Spanish Journalist Filmed Threatening Waitress in Yucatan Arrested
A Spanish journalist and activist was caught on camera in late February verbally abusing a waitress and smashing decor at a cafe in Mexico after he became agitated by loud music. Authorities have arrested the man, who is now awaiting trial.On February 25, Joan Serra Montagut, a 38-year-old Catalan journalist and cultural activist residing in Merida, Yucatan, entered Cafe Lave demanding that the waitress, 23-year-old Ruth Medina, lower the music volume.Despite the woman’s compliance, he became in

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Stephen A. Smith says LeBron James confronting him at Lakers-Knicks game was 'bulls***' and 'weak'
Smith struck a different tone about his interaction with LeBron after seeing how the Lakers star interpreted the conversation with ESPN colleague Richard Jefferson.
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Meghan Markle somehow makes Crocs look stylish — her 'super comfy' pair is on sale
Debating getting Meghan Markle's Crocs? Amazon reviewers say: "Just buy [them]!"
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These are the healthiest mushrooms to eat, from golden oyster to lion’s mane
Mushrooms are packed with a slew of nutritional benefits and work in everything from sauces to stir-fry.
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Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500 lead losses as struggles continue amid Trump's latest tariff threats
Stock markets built on the latest steep losses driven by recession fears.
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HealthYahoo Canada Style
Long COVID: What Canadians need to know about the chronic illness 'having a huge impact' 5 years later
According to Statistics Canada, one in nine Canadian adults have experienced long-term COVID-19 symptoms.
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Apple's AI strategy is showing troubling cracks
Apple's AI strategy is off to a poor start, and it may be a while before things get better.
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How will Lakers survive without LeBron James?
LeBron’s groin injury, sidelining him for a week or two, disrupts the Lakers' rhythm just as they gear up against tough competition like the Bucks and Nuggets.
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VideoPresident Trump Purchases Tesla to Support 'Great Patriot' Elon Musk
President Donald Trump announced he would be purchasing a Tesla vehicle to express his support for Elon Musk on Tuesday, March 11, just one day after the company’s stock suffered its steepest loss in years.Footage posted by Trump communications adviser Margo Martin shows Trump, Musk, and Musk’s son in front of the White House on Tuesday.A person is heard asking, “Mr President, are you looking to lease or buy today?”“I’m gonna buy because – number one, it’s a great product, as good as it gets, an

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Luka Dončić's triple-double not enough for Lakers in loss to 12th-place Nets
The Lakers' scorching run post-Luka Dončić trade has hit a wall.
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Tiger Woods isn’t going out like this
When Woods decides to retire from competitive golf, it will be on his own terms — not because of a ruptured Achilles.
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Wall Street's souring view on the US stock market isn't just about the economy — it's about AI too
As economic uncertainty has spawned a stock market sell-off, one of investors' favorite trades of the past two years is going through its own rerating of expectations.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder and the burden of building the right way
Oklahoma City is a legit powerhouse, but how will it navigate a future with so much talent and so many draft picks?
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CPI inflation data cools in February, easing investor fears about the health of the US economy
February's Consumer Price Index (CPI) report showed inflation pressures eased in February, calming some fears about the health of the US economy during a rocky few weeks for markets.
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The stock market's sharp drop might have already priced in a 'shallow' recession
A swift stock market sell off with the S&P 500 nearing a correction has Wall Street strategists debating if enough bad economic news has been priced in to the stock market.
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Luke Combs shatters myths about OCD in candid new interview: 'It's very complex and very detailed'
The "When It Rains It Pours" singer said he can struggle with OCD and "all-consuming" intrusive thoughts even when he's on stage.
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Fantasy Basketball Playoff Tips, Part II: Uncover these 5 hidden waiver wire gems
Fantasy basketball analyst Dan Titus highlights five under-rostered players who could be playoff heroes when it matters most.
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VideoGoldman Sachs cuts S&P 500 target, citing Maleficent 7 weakness
The Magnificent Seven — the group comprised of tech stocks Nvidia (NVDA), Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL), Tesla (TSLA), Microsoft (MSFT), Amazon (AMZN), Meta Platforms (META), and Apple (AAPL) — has been relabeled as the "Maleficent" Seven by Goldman Sachs. Brad Smith and Madison Mills take a closer look at the analyst note as the Goldman team also cut its S&P 500 (^GSPC) year-end target to 6,200 amid recent megacap tech stock sell-offs. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market ac

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VideoAldi staff and customers slam 'racist' shopper
Aldi staff and customers at the Ingle Farm store in Adelaide hit back at a shopper who was allegedly being 'racist' at the checkout over the weekend.

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The real reason your 5G internet connection is slow (and when that might change)
A new report shows London has the worst 5G in Europe - and coverage across the UK is patchy.
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Don't go to the store hungry, avoid shopping on weekends and try the 6-to-1 method: 12 tips for saving money on groceries
Reeling from food prices? These 12 tips can help you keep costs low.
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'Profound uncertainty': How the Bank of Canada cut might affect housing, mortgages as U.S. tariffs intensify
"If you're a buyer and you think there's going to be significant economic disturbance next year, I don't think you'd buy today."
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Lithium-ion batteries are remaking Google’s data centers
Case in point: Google announced late last month that it has installed 100 million lithium-ion cells across its data centers to provide backup power to its servers. Batteries are everywhere, and thanks to the relentless push to slash costs for electric vehicles, they’re driving change in myriad parts of the economy. Years ago, in Google’s data centers, server racks were anchored with lead-acid battery backup units.
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Met Office map shows ice warning covering two major cities in England
Ice and snow are forecast just days after parts of the country hit highs of 18C.
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Brooks Koepka doesn't deny rumors that he's looking to return to PGA Tour
Asked about a return to the PGA Tour, the five-time major winner didn't exactly pledge loyalty to LIV.
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Yahoo Sports AM: The SEC is chasing history
In today's edition: SEC supremacy, six more tickets punched, Yamal looks like Messi, the Cavs can't stop winning, Tiger gets surgery, photo finish, and more.
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Cowboys star Micah Parsons loves the apparent dismantling of the 49ers in free agency
“No more rookie QB lol welcome to reality!”
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EntertainmentStoryful
Video'Rivals Tom Cruise': Cranes Display Cool but Clumsy Landing Technique
A wildlife photographer in Lakeland, Florida, captured two cranes showing off their landing technique last month, with a slide that she felt was oddly reminiscent of a certain movie star.Footage from Amber Favorite Photography shows a crane coming in to land at an angle, and skidding as its feet hit the ground. Right after, another crane comes in to land with a slightly more graceful finish.“As I was walking down a trail, I heard the unmistakable bugle of some Sandhill cranes flying,” Favorite t

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